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Delivering the best informationMon, 19 Mar 2018 14:22:25 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.5119471761NNPC/TOTAL International Masters Scholarship 2018http://servantboy.com/2018/03/19/nnpc-total-international-masters-scholarship/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/19/nnpc-total-international-masters-scholarship/#respondMon, 19 Mar 2018 02:35:44 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5358NNPC/Total International Masters Scholarship is one of the oversea scholarships for Nigeria students. Application is now open for 2018 TOTAL/QUAI D’ORSAY International masters scholarship in France for Nigerians. TOTAL, in partnership with NNPC and its corporate partners, selects and sponsors young Nigerian scholars for Masters Degree programs in Engineering and Geosciences (Oil & Gas related) …

]]>NNPC/Total International Masters Scholarship is one of the oversea scholarships for Nigeria students. Application is now open for 2018 TOTAL/QUAI D’ORSAY International masters scholarship in France for Nigerians.

TOTAL, in partnership with NNPC and its corporate partners, selects and sponsors young Nigerian scholars for Masters Degree programs in Engineering and Geosciences (Oil & Gas related) in top universities in France. The award is full board.

Scholarship Level: Masters

Field of study: Engineering and Geosciences

Application deadline: 29 March 2018

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the 2018 NNPC/TOTAL/QUAI D’ORDSAY International Masters Scholarship.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be Nigerian

Must hold a university degree (minimum second class upper) obtained between 2013 and 2017

Must have completed the mandatory NYSC programme

French proficiency is not required but can be an advantage. All master programmes are taught in English

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/19/nnpc-total-international-masters-scholarship/feed/05358Commonwealth Masters Scholarship to students from Ghana and Nigeriahttp://servantboy.com/2018/03/15/commonwealth-masters-scholarship-ghana-nigeria/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/15/commonwealth-masters-scholarship-ghana-nigeria/#respondThu, 15 Mar 2018 23:27:34 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5338Application is now open for Commonwealth masters scholarship at University of Malta for students from Nigeria and Ghana. The University of Malta is offering four Commonwealth and Valletta Action Plan Master’s Scholarships for applicants from Ghana and Nigeria, for courses beginning September 2018. Number of scholarship: Four (4) Host University: University of Malta Scholarship Level: Masters …

]]>Application is now open for Commonwealth masters scholarship at University of Malta for students from Nigeria and Ghana. The University of Malta is offering four Commonwealth and Valletta Action Plan Master’s Scholarships for applicants from Ghana and Nigeria, for courses beginning September 2018.

Number of scholarship: Four (4)

Host University: University of Malta

Scholarship Level: Masters

Scholarship worth: The scholarships provide tuition fees, a return flight up to a maximum cost of 1000 euros, health insurance, full board accommodation (which includes meals), and an additional living allowance for 200 euros per month.

Deadline: Monday 9 April 2018.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships are open to citizens of Ghana and Nigeria

You must be nominated by the vice-chancellor or International Office of an ACU member university in these two countries. Direct applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must ensure they meet the enquiry requirements of the course for which they are applying. These requirements can be checked at the University of Malta website.

These scholarships are available for both research and taught Master’s, areas of study on offer include International Relations, Geosciences, and Media and Communications.

Applicants must submit their application to the vice-chancellor’s office of their home university, attaching the following:

first degree transcript and certificate

high school certificates

three letters of reference

a copy of their passport / national ID card

a research proposal, if applying for a research Master’s

Each university can then nominate up to two candidates to the ACU.

In order to nominate candidates, universities should submit a nomination letter and the candidates’ application documents (as listed above) by email to commonwealthscholarships@acu.ac.uk by Monday 9 April 2018.

The final four successful applicants will be selected by the University of Malta from the shortlist of candidates nominated by ACU member universities in Ghana and Nigeria.

Who to contact

If you are a student, staff member or graduate of one of these universities and you are interested in applying, please contact your vice-chancellor’s office for details of how to submit your application.

Vice-chancellors and their staff should direct any queries about the nomination process to commonwealthscholarships@acu.ac.uk

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/15/commonwealth-masters-scholarship-ghana-nigeria/feed/05338AfricaRice Triming Scholarship Msc and PhD at UDUS 2018/2019http://servantboy.com/2018/03/13/africarice-triming-scholarship/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/13/africarice-triming-scholarship/#respondTue, 13 Mar 2018 07:22:18 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5275AfricaRice Triming Scholarship: Applications are invited for AfricaRice Triming Scholarship for the academic year 2018/2019. The World Bank through Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project has made a contribution to Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) to implement a 3-year project. The project aims to evaluate rice value chain in Sokoto-Rima River Basin and to develop …

]]>AfricaRice Triming Scholarship: Applications are invited for AfricaRice Triming Scholarship for the academic year 2018/2019.

The World Bank through Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project has made a contribution to Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) to implement a 3-year project.

The project aims to evaluate rice value chain in Sokoto-Rima River Basin and to develop and validate an innovations system model that will bring about synergy among value chain actors for a sustainable development of rice value chain.

(ii) compose and test different technologies and innovations packages (TIPs) on rice yield, and value-addition in Goronyo.

(iii) study the competitiveness of each TIP in terms of return on investment, if value chain actors adopt the most efficient TIP in Goronyo

This will contribute to the design of innovative strategies that will support the TIPs scaling out and up program in irrigated systems in West Africa. The PhD student will work in close collaboration with Prof. Ala Ahmed of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, and Dr Rose Fiamohe and Dr Sali Ndindeng of Africa Rice Center to successfully complete his/her PhD thesis.

Eligibility Criteria

– MSc degree with excellent grades in one of the following areas: agricultural economics, value chain economics, market economics or closely related fields and obtained less than 5 years ago;

– Proven qualifications in socio-economic surveying methods, stakeholder participatory approaches and the use of econometric modeling;

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/13/africarice-triming-scholarship/feed/05275Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship 2018/2019http://servantboy.com/2018/03/12/newcastle-university-overseas-research-scholarship/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/12/newcastle-university-overseas-research-scholarship/#respondMon, 12 Mar 2018 12:14:10 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5262Applications are invited for Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship for the academic year 2018/2019. Host University: Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply …

]]>Applications are invited for Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship for the academic year 2018/2019.

Host University: Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in 2018/19.

Application closing date: 27 April 2018

Degree Level: Postgraduate (The award is valid for the normal duration of the PhD)

Field of study: Any field

Value of scholarship: This award covers the difference between home and overseas fee rates (value approximately £10,800 to £16,200 per annum)

Number of awards: 15

Eligibility Criteria

You could be eligible to apply for a NUORS award if:

you have been offered a place on a PhD research programme

you have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing

you intend to register to start your studies during the 2018/19 academic year.

Applications for a NUORS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student.

Applicants must already have been offered a place on a PhD research programme before applying. Applications made without this will not be considered.

Additionally, applicants must be applying for a course of study based at our Newcastle Campus; courses based in London, Malaysia or Singapore are not eligible for this award.

How to apply

(i) You must have already applied for and been offered a place to study at Newcastle University before you apply for a NUORS award.

(ii) Please complete the NUORS application form electronically and in accordance with the NUORS regulations, which are provided at the end of the application form. You will also be required to provide details of an academic referee; the University will then contact your referee directly.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/12/newcastle-university-overseas-research-scholarship/feed/05262The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program 2018http://servantboy.com/2018/03/06/western-union-foundation-global-scholarship/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/06/western-union-foundation-global-scholarship/#respondTue, 06 Mar 2018 09:28:14 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5202The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program, also referred to as WU Scholars, is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education. It is anticipated that around 200 students across the globe will be successful in their application for a WU Scholarship in 2018. The Western Union Foundation …

]]>The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program, also referred to as WU Scholars, is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education. It is anticipated that around 200 students across the globe will be successful in their application for a WU Scholarship in 2018.

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program, also referred to as WU Scholars, is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education.

Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program’s three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community.

Application Period Opens: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Application Period Closes: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 12:00pm EST

Selection and Notification to All Applicants: July 2018

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships must be used at an accredited post-secondary institution seeking an undergraduate degree

All applicants must be pursuing a degree/field of study in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship

All applicants for scholarships must be between the ages of 18 – 26 years of age on June 1, 2018

Application must be submitted in English. Translation services may be used to help non-English speakers submit. You will not be penalized for basic errors

Must be able to demonstrate admittance to an accredited post-secondary institution or have applied for admittance

Must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor. If a teacher or professor is unable to submit a recommendation on your behalf, you may also use someone who has supervised you in a youth/community group, volunteer position, job/employment situation, etc

Scholarships must be used on programs resulting in an undergraduate degree. Specialized academic programs (study abroad term, stand-alone language acquisition course, service learning, etc.) are not permitted.

Scholarships may not be used for advanced degrees, such as Masters, PhD, JD, etc

Scholarships may be used for tuition or school fees during the academic term immediately following scholarship winner selections (estimated in July). Funds cannot be used for room and board or for school supplies.

Immediate family members of controlling officers in Western Union, any of its affiliates and non-affiliated nonprofit entities, or its Agents are not eligible to participate in the scholarship program. All other employees and their family members who meet the other eligibility requirements may apply.

How to apply

The scholarship is an online application. Click on the scholarship link to apply online scholarship link as soon as the application portal open on March 8 2018.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/06/western-union-foundation-global-scholarship/feed/05202Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Scholarships 2018/2019http://servantboy.com/2018/03/04/heriot-watt-university-postgraduates-scholarships/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/04/heriot-watt-university-postgraduates-scholarships/#respondSun, 04 Mar 2018 10:02:54 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5179Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Scholarships is open for all applicants holding an offer for a Postgraduate Taught Masters Programme. This means you should have applied to the University and have been offered an admission before you apply for the scholarship. Heriot-Watt University will continuing to offer its new Scholarship Programme for 2018/19 entry for applicants to …

]]>Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Scholarships is open for all applicants holding an offer for a Postgraduate Taught Masters Programme. This means you should have applied to the University and have been offered an admission before you apply for the scholarship.

Heriot-Watt University will continuing to offer its new Scholarship Programme for 2018/19 entry for applicants to Postgraduate Taught Masters degree programmes.

Successful Scholarships will benefit from a fee reduction in one of three categories:

Heriot-Watt Distinction Scholarships – 100% reduction for International (max FIVE scholarships in total)

Scholarship Amount: up to 100% fee reduction

Awards: Variable – but a maximum of 5 Distinction Scholarships will be awarded in total.

Level: Postgraduate taught

Schools

Energy Geoscience Infrastructure and Society

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Social Sciences

Textiles and Design

Entry date: September 2018

Application Deadline: 30 April 2018

Eligibility Criteria

Home, EU, Rest of UK and International applicants to Postrgraduate taught Masters programmes.

Criteria is based on academic merit, but financial need will be taken into consideration for the higher value scholarships.

Applicants must have an offer of a place to study with Heriot-Watt University in the UK.

Distance Learning applicants are not eligible.

How to apply for the scholarship?

Once you have an offer of a place in the UK (on-Campus), visit the Application Portal, which is now open for applications. Please complete the correct application form by the closing date of Monday 30th April 2018.

The scholarship is an online application. Click on the scholarship link to apply online and for more information Scholarship Link

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/04/heriot-watt-university-postgraduates-scholarships/feed/05179AGNES Mobility Grant For Postgraduates Students 2018http://servantboy.com/2018/03/03/agnes-mobility-grant-postgraduates-students/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/03/agnes-mobility-grant-postgraduates-students/#respondSat, 03 Mar 2018 04:13:35 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5168We are pleased to announce that the Call for Applications for our funding programme (AGNES Mobility Grant): the ‘AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers’ is now open. The Grant is made possible through funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and with support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH). …

]]>We are pleased to announce that the Call for Applications for our funding programme (AGNES Mobility Grant): the ‘AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers’ is now open. The Grant is made possible through funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and with support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH).

The AGNES Mobility Grant enables junior researchers (Masters and Doctoral students) from sub-Saharan African countries to spend research stays between 1 and 2 months at a university/research institute in another sub-Saharan African country (hereafter: host institution), where they will be collaborating with an experienced researcher (hereafter: scientific host). Eligible junior researchers need to demonstrate the relevance of their work for further development of their home countries in sub-Sahara Africa.

The Grant aims to be as financially comprehensive as is reasonably possible for a short stay outside the borders of the applicant’s country, covering travel and living costs, and includes a research allowance to the host institute on request to cover some of the research expenses. A maximum Grant amount of EUR 2 300 and EUR 3 000 is earmarked for 1 and 2 months stays, respectively.

Eligibility Criteria

(i) The applicant may be from any academic discipline but must be officially

(ii) He/she must have registered for the Masters or the Doctoral degree at a university/tertiary institute in sub-Sahara Africa

(iii) He/she must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country

(iv) Applicants must demonstrate clearly that their work is relevant towards development in sub-Saharan African countries and cannot be conducted in the home country.

(v) Only applicants with an identified scientific host and mutually agreed-upon proposal/work schedule will be considered for the Grant

How to apply

Interested junior scientists should submit their electronic applications directly to the AGNES Desk via email : agnes.admin@uct.ac.za by 06th April 2018. Please ensure that the application and all supporting documents reach the AGNES desk by midnight South African time.

Complete applications must include the following:

– Letter of motivation from the junior scientist (applicant) with a short outline of the proposed research activity and a work schedule for achieving the aim(s) of the research project at the host institution. The scientific host must agree in writing to the proposal and time schedule.

– A standard CV of the applicant (use the template attached) and official proof of registration for the postgraduate degree (only current Masters and Doctoral students are eligible).

– Copy of the official Academic transcripts of applicant, reflecting the grades obtained in the undergraduate and any postgraduate study. Please supply the official explanation of the grading system.

– A list of publications (include an e-copy of at least the Title/Author page), or other proof of research outputs (e.g. Abstracts for conference posters, talks, presentations, etc.).

– Travel costs (by land or economy class flight): supply two quotes for the journey (including return travel) between the applicant’s country of residence and the country of the host institute). In general, the cheapest option shall be chosen.

– Estimated cost of living (rent, meals, local transport, health insurance) at the host institute. It is expected that applicants themselves will conclude a valid health insurance for the research stay. Scientific hosts and host institutes are expected to assist applicants in finding affordable accommodation and to advise them on establishing subsistence estimates.

– Invitation letter from the scientific host:

(i) confirming that a place to work will be available at the indicated period,

(ii) a binding declaration from the host institution, requesting an amount of the research cost allowance. A maximum amount of EUR 100 per month and EUR 200 per month, respectively, is earmarked for Humanities & Social Sciences, and Natural & Life Sciences and Engineering Sciences. If less than the maximum amount is stipulated, remaining funds out of the research cost allowance can be used for covering living cost of the Grantee.

African Charity hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2017 AFRICAN CHARITY National Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. The programme aims to improve and promote academic excellence and promote the skills of young Africans. It provides yearly grant to the successful applicants from their very first year to the completion of their Degree.

]]>Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study on selected courses, jointly supported by UK universities.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Shared Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six themes:

You can download Eligible courses 2108 for commonwealth shared scholarships in pdf and also the university closing date.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person

Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018

By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)

Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high income country

Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

How to apply

You should apply to study one of the taught Master’s courses offered in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme. These scholarships do not cover undergraduate courses, PhD study, or any pre-sessional English language teaching, and are usually tenable for one year only. View a full list of eligible courses

All applications must be made through your chosen university. You must check with your chosen university for their specific advice, admission requirements, and rules for applying. Some universities may require you to complete their own admissions application form as well, which may have a separate closing date. You must take the necessary steps to secure admission to your course at the same time as applying for a Shared Scholarship. View a full list of university contact details

You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS), in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your chosen university

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/01/commonwealth-shared-scholarships/feed/05145PAU Masters And Phd Scholarships For Africans 2018http://servantboy.com/2018/03/01/pau-masters-phd-scholarships-africans/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/01/pau-masters-phd-scholarships-africans/#respondThu, 01 Mar 2018 10:28:07 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5142Young, qualified, talented and enterprising applicants from African countries and the African Diaspora are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes at any of the following four PAU institutes listed below. Candidates with potential, motivation and who desire to play transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly …

]]>Young, qualified, talented and enterprising applicants from African countries and the African Diaspora are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes at any of the following four PAU institutes listed below. Candidates with potential, motivation and who desire to play transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.

The African Union Commission will offer full scholarships to the successful African candidates.

Scholarship awardees should be committed to working in Africa after graduation.

Application Deadline: 20 April 2018.

Admission Requirements for Masters Programmes

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

Undergraduate degree from a recognized university,with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field;

Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school), national I.D. card and passport personal details page;

Recommendation letters from 2 Professors

Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);

Maximum age of 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants.

*Candidates may be required to undergo a written/oral examination after pre-selection.

*Candidates for the Master in Conference Interpreting and Translation programmes are required to have excellent knowledge of at least two of the African Union’s official languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese).

Eligibility Criteria for Doctoral Programmes

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

A Masters degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university;